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DA55 JVH

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,539 mi
Last recorded148,539 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 JVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 148,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 138,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 124,881 miles

ALL TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 98,116 miles

Hand brake lever close to stop

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,855 miles

Engine cover and undertreys fitted

Front and rear antiroll bars corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever pulls high

Rear brake pipes to hoses have some corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,744 miles

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside rear & Offside rear at hose

Note ; Emissions Initially some steam / smoke from exhaust , suspect condensation in system , cleared

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

parking brake lever has little reserve travel. possible adjuster fault

Fail 2 Aug 2018 88,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside rear & Offside rear at hose

Note ; Emissions Initially some steam / smoke from exhaust , suspect condensation in system , cleared

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,533 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 14 % , Parking brakes 30 % , n/s lower performance

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Parking brake ratchet feels weak

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link upper ball joint splitting , n/s/f & o/s/f

Tyres ; Tread , secondary tread balding or low on outer edge n/s/f & o/s/f ( main tread at 3 mm )

Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 14 % , Parking brakes 30 % , n/s lower performance

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link upper ball joint splitting , n/s/f & o/s/f

Tyres ; Tread , areas at 2 mm , o/s/r

Tyres ; Tread , secondary tread balding or low on outer edge n/s/f & o/s/f ( main tread at 3 mm )

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,411 miles

Brakes ; front brakes imbalance 16 %

Brakes ; rear brakes & parking brakes imbalance 10 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link upper ball joint seal split

tyres ; n/s/r tread at manufacturers wear limit

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r lower arm front bush starting to perish

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Jul 2014 67,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r lower arm front bush starting to perish

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,595 miles

n/s/f tyre on llegal limit of 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre on llegal limit of 1.6mm

underside of vehicle covered in protective trims

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,748 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

engine top cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,488 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 29,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,832 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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DA55 JVH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 JVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA55 JVH registered?

DA55 JVH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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